KIPP NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOLS INC
Location
Durham, North Carolina
Salary
$55,000 - $89,000 / YEAR
Provide individual and group counseling to students using evidence-based interventions and manage 504 plans to ensure compliance and support. Collaborate with families, teachers, and community organizations to address mental health needs and reduce chronic absenteeism.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work and current North Carolina licensure (LMSW, LCSW, or LCSWA). Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to racial equity and have the ability to manage complex student behavioral and mental health cases.
Every School. Every Student. Every Day.
Knowledge is Power Program (KIPP) North Carolina, is a network of eight tuition-free, college-preparatory public charter schools educating approximately 3,000 students in grades K-12 in Durham, Halifax, Northampton and Mecklenburg counties. At KIPP NC, we are committed to improving the life outcomes of North Carolina’s children through the delivery of research-based, rigorous curricula, and clearing the paths that our students choose to follow by ensuring that they have the roadmaps and guideposts they need to arrive at success - however they define it.
Together, our students, schools, families and communities share an ambitious mission to create a future without limits. And the only way to realize it is with talented teachers and social workers like you. Shape the future, for your students and yourself, by joining KIPP today.
Social Workers at KIPP North Carolina provide crucial support and services to students. In this role, social workers will work directly with students, teachers, community partners and families to provide individual and group counseling, as well as link families to long-term solutions and external support organizations. Social Workers report to their school Principals and are coached by the Director of School Social Work on the Regional Support Team.
Responsibilities: of a School Social Worker include, but are not limited to:
School and Community Support 25% Participate in Attendance meetings and support families who have been identified as Truant by creating a plan to increase student attendance Conduct home visits to ensure well-being of student and to provide support to families in their natural environment Serve as the school liaison to social service agencies in the surrounding community. Act as the School-Based Homeless Liaison, identifying and supporting families that are in need of permanent housing through completion of referrals and fulfilling identified needs. Participate in mediations, administrative reviews, discipline hearings, and due process proceedings as it relates to students on caseload. Participate in school Open Houses, Parent-Teacher Conferences and other school events engaging parents outside of normal operating hours
**This list is not comprehensive and the Director of Social Work and Principal reserve the right to add responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications: Education and Knowledge:
Required Qualifications A deep commitment to the mission of KIPP NC and an unwavering belief in the potential of all our students Possess a deep commitment to both racial equity and improving the lives of kids from marginalized communities Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution Current North Carolina licensure (or ability to gain reciprocity) in social work at the Master’s level: e.g., LMSW or LCSW If hold an LCSWA, must be able to obtain own supervision for their LSCW Knowledge of federal and state Special Education law Knowledge of best practices for special education and assistive technology Independent self-starter with a strong focus on student development Proven written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational and planning skills Possession of a passionate and loving attitude toward all children Responsiveness; follow-up and follow-through with students, families, and faculty members are essential Ability to exercise excellent judgment in decision-making Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities Experience collaborating with team members and providing constructive and instructive feedback Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) Physical Qualifications Ability to stand for 8+ hours per day Ability to carry up to 50 lbs Ability to deescalate an escalated child
2 years of experience as a School Social Worker Experience developing and delivering Professional Development to adults Fluency in Spanish Ability to synthesize knowledge and present it to stakeholders in a comprehensive manner Ability to interpret policy, procedures, and data Ability to work both on broad-based strategy and everyday details
Social Workers are 12 month employees and work during the summer Hours during the school year are M, Th, F 7:30am - 3:30pm & Tues, W 7:30am - 5pm All school Social Workers support the school with arrival, lunch and recess duty, and dismissal
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